Zappos.com is an online shoe and clothing shop based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In July 2009, the company announced that Amazon.com would acquire it in an all-stock deal worth about $1.2 billion.Zappos.com is an online shoe and clothing shop based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In July 2009, the company announced that Amazon.com would acquire it in an all-stock deal worth about $1.2 billion. 48a4f088c3